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Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

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About

The Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area is situated in the northern part of Stockton-on-Tees, primarily composed of residential housing. The layout is characterised by post-war and later 20th-century homes, with a mix of semi-detached and detached properties. Local amenities include a primary school and several small convenience stores serving the immediate neighbourhood. The area is bordered by the A177 to the east, providing a main route towards Durham.

Green space is provided by the adjacent Bishopsgarth Park, which features playing fields and wooded areas. A specific local feature is the presence of the historic Bishopsgarth House, a former bishop's palace set within its own grounds. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with pedestrian-friendly streets and good transport links into Stockton town centre. Housing estates are well-established, with a community centred around local schools and the park facilities.

Area overview

On average Rimswell & Bishopsgarth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is £44,404 per year. There are 2 schools in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is home to around 5,032 people, with a population density of about 2,109.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth Population
5,032
Population density
2,109.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.45(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.92(-43%)
Public order
5.37(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-60%)
Other theft
2.78(-57%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,820
95.81%
Pakistani
46
0.91%
Other White
30
0.6%
Indian
30
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.46%
Total population: 5,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,086
25.39%
Level 3 (A level)
820
19.17%
No qualifications
780
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,119
49.36%
Owns with a mortgage
802
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
8.07%
Other social rented
63
2.78%
Social rents from council
54
2.38%
Total households: 2,267

Property prices in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rimswell & Bishopsgarth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£190,000
Semi-Detached48£155,500
Terraced3£97,000

10 years median price trend in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

All postcodes in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

TS198UD

Harrowgate Lane

TS198UH

Marske Lane

TS198UA

Whinfield Close

TS190UT

Welland Crescent

TS197LA

Driftwell Drive

TS198UJ

Leam Lane

TS198XD

Marske Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.